Foxhunt on GMRS

[WSFL951]

Is it legal to conduct a foxhunt using GMRS?

[TrikeRadio]

I don't know why it wouldn't be perfectly legal. all GMRS and FRS communication is considered "in the public" ... just as it is perfectly legal to photograph anyone in a public place where this is "no expectation of privacy"

[SteveShannon]

No, the Fox is sending a one way transmission, which is only allowed for certain reasons. Foxhunting isn’t one of them. Here is the list of approved one-way communications:

b) One-way communications. The operator of a GMRS station may use that station to transmit one-way communications:

(1) To call for help or transmit other emergency communications;

(2) To provide warnings of hazardous road conditions to travelers; or,

(3) To make brief test transmissions.

[TrikeRadio]

2 hours ago, WSFL951 said:

Is it legal to conduct a foxhunt using GMRS?

For what purpose? To identify the source of an interfering station maybe?

[WSFL951]

No, this is just for my friend and me to test our equipment and locate my hidden transmitter!

[TrikeRadio]

18 minutes ago, WSFL951 said:

No, this is just for my friend and me to test our equipment and locate my hidden transmitter!

Should not be a problem as long as you are not causing issues for others on the frequency you choose. Sounds like fun actually. 

[H8SPVMT]

We had meters on CB's to express signal strengths each time the Fox howled that helped the attentive with clues.  Don't have that on my Midland, do you?

 

[WRYZ926]

Interesting question for sure. We have done fox hunts on 2m but never even thought about using any other band.